Annie Jump Cannon quotes

Annie Jump Cannon was an influential American astronomer known for developing the stellar classification system still in use today. Born in 1863, she studied at Wellesley College and later worked at Harvard Observatory. Cannon's work on cataloguing and classifying stars led her to create the Harvard Classification Scheme, which categorized stars based on temperature. Her dedication and contributions to the field earned her numerous accolades, including being the first woman to receive an honorary doctorate from Oxford University. Cannon's legacy continues to inspire young astronomers and scientists around the world. Learn more about her groundbreaking work and impact on the field of astronomy.

No greater problem is presented to the human mind.

- Annie Jump Cannon

Teaching man his relatively small sphere in the creation, it also encourages him by its lessons of the unity of Nature and shows him that his power of comprehension allies him with the great intelligence over-reaching all.

- Annie Jump Cannon